The violence began on Saturday evening when fans of the Olimpia team threw stones and other objectsat a bus carrying Motagua players to the National Stadium, breaking windows and injuring three players.

Bus driver Marcos Castellanos said the vehicle was hit as he drove the Motagua players down a street in the capital of Tegucigalpa.

"We were leaving the hotel when about 250 people attacked the bus with bottles in the street," said Castellanos, describing the attackers as "furious."

The National League and police suspended the game, but a fight broke out between fans of the teams at and around the stadium.

Fists flew and gunfire was heard before police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.

Hospital spokeswoman Juliette Chavarria said three spectators died on Saturday, and a fourth died on Sunday. Officials say the 22 year old was beaten to death.

Three people are in stable condition, Chavarria said.

Police also had to chase rowdy fans out of the hospital, where some arrived to continue the tussle.

Fans of Motagua and Olimpia have engaged in deadly clashes in the past.

Australian Associated Press